A PRESENTATION FOR THE PARENTS OF MIDDLETON PRIMARY

SCHOOL

Just a quick discussion on how it can be interpreted.

INTRODUCTIONSocial networking sites – what are they and

what are they used for.Consequences for actions made onlineSafety – how to make your children safe

online and simple easy tips to reduce potential bullying and online ASB.

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WHAT IS A SOCIAL NETWORKDEFINITION - We define social network sites as

web-based services that allow individuals to (1) construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system, (2) articulate a list of other users with whom they share a connection, and (3) view and traverse their list of connections and those made by others within the system. The nature and nomenclature of these connections may vary from site to site.

In short, a format for friends to socialise via the web and/or a business to advertise and communicate.

SOCIAL NETWORKS

WHAT ARE THE RISKS?BullyingSextingIntimidationMeans of organising criminal activityA format for paedophiles to communicate with

young vulnerable peoplePornographyConsequences for future careers

ONLINE GAMINGPEGI rating is there for a reason.Games have been given an age rating due to

content – please follow instruction as it could potentially put your child at risk.

BULLYINGBullying occurs online as it is felt as though it

is a safe place to do so with no consequences.You have as much time as needed to make a

response or initial statement.Easy for high numbers of people to view what

is occuring and get involved.In extreme circumstances it can result in

suicide!

PORNOGRAPHYA Study has been conducted to show that from

any one website, you are only 3 clicks away from accessing pornography material.

Another study has been conducted and shown that since the internet was introduced there has been a correlation between a steady increase in porn accessibility on the internet and the age of young people having viewed porn.

Do not give your children your bank details without viewing what is being bought.

SEXTINGThere has been an increase in these kinds of

incidents being reported to the police.Some become wide spread and accessible to

anyone.Cannot be contained and controlled once on

the internet – www. stands for world wide web.

With the increase in mobile technology this is becoming more of an issue due to camera’s etc – monitor your childs phone.

PAEDOPHILESSocial networking sites are an easy platform

for adults to make contact with children.They are experts in using the technology. The

way they speak and ask questions. They will try 1000’s at a time and all they need

is one response

Your children should not be talking to anyone they do not know already or

adding them as friends to their profile

GROUP ACTIVITYIn front of you, you will have a sheet of paper and a profile page that is from the social networking site “Facebook”.

Activity – on your sheet of paper and in your groups can you please note as many bits of information you can find out about this person.

PETER CHAPMAN

PETER CHAPMAN (THE REAL ONE)

Used technology for criminal activity – fake profile account!

Only caught by accident.

CONSEQUENCESThere are many different consequences due to misuse of the internet and modern technology. here are a few that are most common:

Arrests (age of criminal responsibility 10)BullyingNo control of the material made and who can

view itOffences of a sexual natureExtreme – Suicide/Death

SAFETY AND ADVICEThere are many simple solutions to making the online world a safer and more enjoyable place to use and socialise.

Limit the information on profilesOnly have friends on that you knowMonitor your childs usagePrivatise profilesBe friends with them onlineQuestion them about anything that you are not too

sure aboutPut parent blocks on websites

AMANDA TODD

WHO CAN HELP?CEOP’s button – online agency for all ages to

report abuse (as seen in videos)Crime stoppersPoliceSchoolsChildlineThere are many more people/agencies that

can assist with the issues discussed today.

CEOP Button- Child Exploitation and Online Protection

What they do online can affect you as well!

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